private home sales

Transaction volume of private homes shrinks 30% in quarter, while HDB volume grows 17.7%

70 out of 212 units have been launched for its first phase of sales, remaining will come to market in upcoming months

The most red ink spilled in a single transaction during the quarter is S$2.1 million

Prices climb 7.9% in the first half of 2026 to their highest since September 2023

Rents rise the most for landed homes, while prime area condos outpace other regions and suburban rents ease

Developers sell 156 units with no new launches in the month

Buyers may be acting aggressively when considering purchases of uncompleted homes with a progressive payment scheme available, compared to resale units

Landed homes and Core Central Region lead index with about 2% jump in prime market, as prices fall across other regions

Respondents say the shift is driven by ‘distinct buyer profiles with differing capacities and capital outlays’